04-21-2015 City Council Study Session Packet
City of Grand Island
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Study Session Packet
City Council:
Linna Dee Donaldson
Michelle Fitzke
Chuck Haase
Julie Hehnke
Jeremy Jones
Vaughn Minton
Mitchell Nickerson
Mike Paulick
Roger Steele
Mark Stelk
Mayor:
Jeremy L. Jensen
City Administrator:
Marlan Ferguson
City Clerk:
RaNae Edwards
7:00 PM
Council Chambers - City Hall
100 East 1st Street, Grand Island, NE 68801
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City of Grand Island Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Call to Order
This is an open meeting of the Grand Island City Council. The City of Grand Island abides by the Open
Meetings Act in conducting business. A copy of the Open Meetings Act is displayed in the back of this room
as required by state law.
The City Council may vote to go into Closed Session on any agenda item as allowed by state law.
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
A - SUBMITTAL OF REQUESTS FOR FUTURE ITEMS
Individuals who have appropriate items for City Council consideration should complete the Request for
Future Agenda Items form located at the Information Booth. If the issue can be handled administratively
without Council action, notification will be provided. If the item is scheduled for a meeting or study
session, notification of the date will be given.
B - RESERVE TIME TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
This is an opportunity for individuals wishing to provide input on any of tonight's agenda items to reserve
time to speak. Please come forward, state your name and address, and the Agenda topic on which you will
be speaking.
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Study Session
Item -1
Discussion Regarding Amending Chapter 5 of City Code to Allow
Bee Keeping
Staff Contact: Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:April 21, 2015
Subject:Amending Chapter 5 of City Code to Allow Bee Keeping
Item #’s:1
Presenter(s):Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Background
A question by a responsible citizen of the City of Grand Island regarding whether or not
they could have bee hives in their yard began a discussion on whether or not bee keeping
should be allowed and if so, should it be regulated. The Animal Advisory Board has met
multiple times and has declared that bee keeping should be allowed and that it should be
regulated. What is being presented tonight are the changes approved by the Animal
Advisory Board.
Discussion
The Animal Advisory Board has voted to allow bee keeping within the city limits of
Grand Island. This proposed ordinance is the result of discussions and public meetings on
the issue of bee keeping. By a unanimous vote, the Animal Advisory Board has approved
this ordinance and the regulations that it imposes on bee keeping.
This ordinance removed bees from the definition of vermin and in that same Definitions
section, the relevant terms such as bee, colony and hive have been defined. The Nuisance
Owner provision of §5-46 has been amended to prohibit one from possessing a bee hive
for two years if they have been deemed a nuisance owner pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 5.
Article IX – Apiaries is a completely new Article and imposes the regulations for keeping
bees within the city limits of Grand Island. Some of the highlights are that the hives must
be enclosed by a “flyway,” one can only have 2 hives or boxes per lot and someone
wanting to keep bees must apply for and be granted a permit by the Central District
Health Department. The requirements for the permits include an educational component.
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Conclusion
This item is presented to the City Council in a Study Session to allow for any questions to
be answered and to create a greater understanding of the issue at hand.
It is the intent of City Administration to bring this issue to a future council meeting.
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LEGAL
Bee Keeping
Add to Definitions section:
Apiary – A place where bee colonies are kept.
Bee – Any stage of the common domestic hone bee.
Colony – A hive and its equipment and appurtenances,
including bees, comb, honey, pollen and brood.
Hive – A structure intended for the housing of a bee
colony.
Vermin – Removed bees from the definition.
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Nuisance Owner
People having bee hives would now be subject to
being a nuisance owner.
Upon 4 violations of Chapter 5 of the Code in a 2
year time period, the owner of a bee hive would be
precluded from having bees for a period of 2 years.
Hives would be subject to being seized by the Animal
Control Authority.
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Article IX. Apiaries
Added an entire Article to Chapter 5 of the Code to
deal with Apiaries/Bee keeping.
Hives are subject to inspection and must be
maintained in good condition.
Hives must be at least 50 feet away from the dwelling
of a neighboring property.
Hive must be at least 15 feet away from any lot line,
sidewalk, alley or other public way.
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Apiaries
Hives must be enclosed by a structure at least 6 feet
tall.
No more than 2 hives per lot within the City limits.
Standards for maintaining the hives are established.
Anyone wanting to keep bees must get a permit from
the Central District Health Department.
Fees will be set by the Health Department
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Required Permit Information
Must be a resident of Grand Island.
Proof of the specific lot and lot size – to prove that the lot is in the City
limits.
Whether or not the lot is the primary residence of the applicant.
Location of the proposed hives on the lot.
Two forms of contact for the applicant.
Proof of education
Enclosure is 6 feet high with a sign posted on the outside of the enclosure.
Year round water source for the bees.
Any other information as deemed necessary by the Health Department.
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Proof of Education
Certificate of completion of an educational course including a
minimum of 3 hours of practical application.
Certificate of completion of and educational course with a
minimum of 3 hours of practical application under an
established beekeeper in Nebraska signed by the beekeeper.
An affidavit of the applicant that they have spent a minimum
of 12 hours of internship under an established beekeeper in
Nebraska signed by the cooperating beekeeper.
An affidavit of the applicant stating that the applicant has been
an active beekeeper in Nebraska for not less than 2 years and
has established hives.
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Apiaries
Falsifying Permits will result in a fine and having the
hives confiscated.
If a hive becomes aggressive, the owner is required to re-
queen the colony.
Any hives that have been abandoned, are not proper
structures for beekeeping or are a hazard to the health and
welfare of the community may be removed by the City
and turned over to the Animal Control Authority.
Any violations are subject to fine and may possibly result
in being deemed a Nuisance Owner.
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ORDINANCE NO.
An ordinance to amend Chapter 5 of Grand Island City Code; to amend Section 5-
1 and Section 5-46; and to add Sections 5-48 thru 5-57; to clarify and/or make general
corrections to various code sections, to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith; and to provide for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Sections 5-1 and Section 5-46; and Sections 5-48 thru 5-57 of the Grand
Island City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5 ANIMALS
Article I. General
§5-1. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms mean:
Abandon. To leave any animal in one’s care, whether as owner or custodian, for any
unreasonable length of time without making effective provision for its food, water, or other care
as is reasonably necessary for the animal’s health.
Animal. Any live, member of the Animal Kingdom with the following exceptions:
Human beings;
Animals that are sold commercially as food for human consumption;
Animals that are slaughtered as food for human or animal consumption;
Animals that are slaughtered or processed for human use;
Animals that are used for scientific research conducted at commercial or academic
facilities;
Animals that are used as commonly acceptable bait for lawful fishing activities; or
Vermin.
Animal Abuse. To knowingly, willfully, intentionally or inhumanely kill, maim, injure,
torture, or beat an animal with the following exceptions:
Euthanization or treatment by a Veterinarian or at a Veterinary Hospital or Clinic;
Euthanization or treatment at an Animal Control Facility;
Killing or injuring by members of law enforcement or Animal Control Officers in the
course of their duties;
Killing or injuring by persons protecting themselves or others from potential death or
serious injury; or
Training or disciplining an animal using commonly accepted methods.
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Animal Control Authority. The entity contracted to enforce the City of Grand Island’s animal
control laws. This also includes any law enforcement agencies authorized to enforce local, State,
or Federal animal control laws.
Animal Control Officer. Any person employed or designated by any Animal Control
Authority or law enforcement agency to enforce local, State, or Federal animal control laws.
Animal Shelter. Any facility operated by the City or by the duly authorized Animal Control
Authority for the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the authority of this
chapter.
Anti-Escape Barrier. Any housing, fencing, or device humanely designed to prevent a dog
from leaving an area.
Apiary. A place where bee colonies are kept.
Auctions Facility. Any commercial establishment place or facility where animals are
regularly bought, sold, or traded, except for those facilities otherwise defined in this ordinance.
This section does not apply to individual sales of animals by owners.
Bedding. Dry material such as straw, cedar or wood chips, or any other absorbent material
that provides insulation.
Bee. Any stage of the common domestic honey bee, Apis Mellifera Species.
Birds. Any feathered vertebrate, including pigeons, but excluding poultry.
Bite. Any seizure with the teeth or mouth by an animal which causes injury or harm.
Boarding Kennel. Any commercial facility used to house animals owned by persons other
than the owner or operator.
Breeder. Any person or entity engaged in breeding and/or selling more than ten (10) animals
in any twelve (12) month period.
Circus. A commercial variety show featuring animal acts for public entertainment.
Colony. A hive and its equipment and appurtenances, including bees, comb, honey, pollen
and brood.
Commercial Animal Establishment. Any pet shop, grooming shop, auction facility, riding
school or stable, performing animal exhibition, or kennel with the following exceptions:
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An animal shelter;
A veterinary hospital or clinic;
A commercial facility that sells, slaughters, or processes animals; or
A commercial or academic animal research facility.
Cruelly mistreat. To knowingly and intentionally kill, maim, disfigure, torture, beat, mutilate,
burn, scald, or otherwise inflict harm upon any animal.
Cruelly neglect. To fail to provide any animal in one’s care, whether as owner or custodian,
with food, water, or other care as is reasonably necessary for the animal’s health.
Dangerous Animal. An animal that has killed a human being; has inflicted injury on a human
being that requires medical treatment, or has killed a domestic animal without provocation with
the following exceptions:
An animal that is provoked;
An animal that is serving as a guard for persons or property; or
An animal that kills or injures a person who is trespassing.
Domestic animal. Shall mean a cat, a dog, or livestock.
Enclosure. Any tract of land intended to restrain or contain an animal by means of a building,
fence, or any other means.
Fowl. Any poultry, other than pigeons.
Grooming Shop. A commercial establishment where animals are bathed, clipped, plucked, or
otherwise groomed.
Health Department. The agency or organization the City contracts with or designates to
enforce the provisions of Chapter 5 - Animals of the Grand Island City Code related to public
health and welfare.
Hive. A structure intended for the housing of a bee colony.
Hybrid animal. Any animal which is the product of the breeding of a domestic dog with a
nondomestic canine species.
Humane killing. The destruction of an animal by a method which causes the animal a
minimum of pain and suffering.
Kennel. Any premises wherein any person engages in the business of boarding, breeding,
buying, letting for hire, training for a fee, or selling dogs or cats.
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Livestock. Any hoofed animal commonly associated with domestic agricultural purposes,
including but not limited to: horses, mules, donkeys, cows, sheep, goats, llamas, hogs, bovine,
equine, swine, sheep, goats, domesticated cervine animals, ratite birds, or poultry.
Medical treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or other licensed health care
professional.
Mutilation. Intentionally causing permanent injury, disfigurement, degradation of function,
incapacitation, or imperfection to an animal. Mutilation does not include conduct performed by a
veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine and surgery in this state or conduct that
conforms to accepted veterinary practices.
Owner. Any person(s), or legal entity having permanent control of an animal or housing,
feeding, or controlling an animal for more than three (3) days with the following exceptions:
A boarding kennel; or
A veterinarian, veterinary hospital, or veterinary clinic.
Performing Animal Exhibition. Any spectacle, display, act, circus, fair, or event in which
animals perform.
Pet. Any animal kept for pleasure or companionship rather than solely for utility.
Pet Shop. Any person, partnership, or corporation, whether operated separately or in
connection with another business except for a licensed kennel, that buys, sells, or boards any
species of animal.
Potentially Dangerous Animal. (a) Any animal that when unprovoked:
inflicts an injury on a human being that does not require medical treatment; or
injures a domestic animal; or
chases or approaches a person upon streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds in a
menacing fashion or apparent attitude of attack; or
(b) Any specific animal with a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack
when unprovoked, to cause injury, or to threaten the safety of humans or domestic
animals.
Restraint. Securing an animal by a leash or lead which results in it being under the control of
owner or custodian or being confined within the real property limits of its owner or custodian.
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Riding School or Stable. Any place which has available for hire, boarding and/or riding
instruction, any horse, pony, donkey, mule, or burro.
Running at Large. Any dog or other animal off outside the premises of its owner or custodian
and not controlled by a leash, cord, chain, rope, cage or other suitable means of physical
restraint.
Shelter. Any structure with a roof and at least three (3) walls designed and capable of
protecting and/or housing one or more animals while providing protection from the elements
and affording any animal housed or protected in it, the space to sit, stand, lie down, and turn
around.
Torture. Intentionally subjecting an animal to pain, suffering, or agony with the following
exceptions:
1.The slaughter of animals as food for human or animal consumption;
2.The slaughter or processing of animals for human use;
3.The use of animals for scientific research conducted at commercial or academic
facilities;
4.The use of animals as commonly acceptable bait for lawful fishing activities;
5.The extermination of vermin;
6.The euthanization or treatment of an animal by a Veterinarian or at a Veterinary
Hospital or Clinic;
7.The euthanization or treatment of an animal at an animal control facility;
8.The killing or injuring of animals by members of law enforcement or Animal Control
Officers in the course of their duties;
9.The killing or injuring of animals by persons protecting themselves or others from
potential death or serious injury; or
10.The training or disciplining of animals using commonly accepted methods.
Vermin. Animals that infest places where humans live, work, or control and which are
commonly considered objectionable, excluding animals used solely as feeder animals. Examples
include but are not limited to rodents and insects.
Wild Animal. Any animal that is native to a foreign country, of foreign origin or character,
not native to the United States, not native to the State of Nebraska, and/or is any wild, poisonous,
or potentially dangerous animal not normally considered domesticated, including but not limited
to monkeys, raccoons, skunks, snakes and lions but excluding birds and those animals listed on
the Approved Animal List.
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§5-46. Nuisance Owner
(A) Any owner or custodian in possession of any animal or bee hive regulated by this
Chapter may be declared a Nuisance Owner upon written request by the Animal Control
Authority, Animal Advisory Board or Law Enforcement of the City of Grand Island for any one
of the following:
a. The owner is convicted of one or more violations of this Chapter on four (4)
separate occasions in a twenty-four (24) month period; or
b. The owner has failed to comply with the requirements of City Code after the
animal has been deemed Potentially Dangerous or Dangerous;
(B) Upon written request by the Animal Control Authority, Animal Advisory Board or
Law Enforcement officials to declare an owner a Nuisance Owner, the owner must surrender the
animal or bee hive(s) to the Animal Control Authority within five (5) days of receiving notice of
Nuisance Ownership. Service of Nuisance Ownership shall be by personal service or certified
U.S. Mail to the last known address of the owner. The animal or bee hive(s) will be impounded
by the Animal Control Authority until a final determination of Nuisance Ownership has been
made.
(C) In the event continuation of the nuisance ownership might cause irreparable harm or
poses a serious threat to public health, safety or welfare, or the health, safety or welfare of
residents of the property where the animal or bee hive(s) resides, the animal or bee hive(s) shall
be impounded immediately by the Animal Control Authority and held until final determination
of Nuisance Ownership is made.
(D) The owner may accept the Notice of Nuisance Ownership as a final determination,
or the owner may appeal the Notice of Nuisance Ownership pursuant to Article VIII of this
Chapter.
(E) Upon either acceptance of a Nuisance Ownership determination or after appeal and a
determination by the Animal Advisory Board of Nuisance Ownership, the disposition of the
animal or bee hive(s) will be at the discretion of the Animal Control Authority and what it
determines appropriate.
(F) The owner will be responsible for payment of all impoundment fees as laid out in the
City Fee Schedule.
(G) Nuisance owners shall be prohibited from owning or residing with any animal or
keeping bees within the corporate limits of the City of Grand Island for a period of two (2) years
from the date of determination. Owners found to be in violation of this subsection shall be
subject to the Animal Control Authority immediately impounding and disposing of the animal or
bee hive(s). Ultimate disposition of the animal or hive(s) will be at the discretion of the Animal
Control Authority.
(H) Any person violating any provision of this section shall be fined pursuant to §1-7 of
this code. If a violation is of a continuing nature, i.e., each day after the deadline that the animal
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or bee hive(s) is in the possession of a prohibited owner, each day of the violation shall constitute
a separate violation.
Article IX. Apiaries
§5-48. Hives.
All bee colonies shall be kept in a hive that is capable of being inspected and with
removable combs, which shall be kept in a sound and usable condition.
§5-49. Location of Hives.
No person shall establish or maintain any hive or box where bees are kept, or keep any
bees on the premises within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling (excluding the dwelling of the owner
of such bees) or within fifteen (15) feet of any lot line, sidewalk, alley, or other public way.
§5-50. Fencing of Flyways.
In each instance, the owner shall establish and maintain a flyway barrier at least six (6)
feet in height consisting of a solid wall or fence around the hives or boxes so that all bees are
forced to fly at an elevation of at least six (6) feet above ground level in the vicinity of the hive
or box.
§5-51. Minimum Area Required.
No person shall establish or maintain more than two (2) hives or boxes where bees are
kept on any lot.
§5-52. Standards for Management.
Any person keeping bees shall:
(a)Minimize swarming of bees;
(b)Provide an adequate year round source of water on the premises;
(c)Provide an adequate number of hives or boxes; and
(d)Maintain and manage such boxes or hives so as not to create a nuisance.
§5-53. Permits Required.
Anyone desiring to keep bees on their property in the City of Grand Island must first
apply for and be granted a permit. The permit will be issued by the Central District Health
Department or their designee upon payment of a permit fee as established and adopted by the
Board of Health renewable annually, without inspection, upon showing of no complaints
received about the bee keeping operation and payment of renewal feel as established and adopted
by the Board of Health. If complaints have been received within the prior year, a new
application and application fee shall be submitted. All permit fees paid pursuant to the
provisions of this section shall be paid to the Central District Health Department. Permits shall
include, but not be limited to, the following information:
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a.Applicant must be a resident of the City of Grand Island;
b.Proof of the specific lot or parcel inclusive of the lot size (available for free on
the City of Grand Island’s website) where the bees are to be kept;
c.Whether or not the lot is the primary residence of the applicant;
d.Location of the proposed hives or boxes on the lot or parcel;
e.Two (2) forms of contact for the applicant;
f.Proof of education on bee keeping which may be proven by;
a.Certificate of completion of an educational course including a
minimum of three (3) hours of practical application;
b.Certificate of completion of an educational course with a minimum of
three (3) hours of practical application under an established beekeeper
in the State of Nebraska signed by the cooperating beekeeper;
c.Affidavit of applicant that the applicant has spent a minimum of
twelve (12) hours of internship under an established beekeeper in the
State of Nebraska signed by the cooperating beekeeper; or
d.Affidavit of applicant stating that the applicant has been active in
beekeeping in Nebraska for a period of not less than two (2)
consecutive years and has established hives.
g.Enclosure of the hives or boxes by a six (6) foot privacy structure with a sign
posted on the enclosure stating that bee hive(s) are present;
h.Year round water source for the bees; and
i.Other such information as may be deemed necessary by the issuing agency.
§5-54. Falsifying Permits.
All statements on the required permits will be made under oath. Upon showing of any
false statements by the applicant, the applicant shall be guilty of an infraction punishable by a
fine pursuant to §1-7 of this Code and their hives or boxes will be forfeited to the appropriate
agency. The applicant will be barred from keeping bees for a period of two (2) years upon proof
of falsifying a permit.
§5-55. Queens.
In any instance in which a colony exhibits unusually aggressive characteristics by
stinging or attempting to sting without due provocation or exhibits an unusual disposition
towards swarming, it shall be the duty of the beekeeper to re-queen the colony. Queens shall be
selected from stock bred for gentleness and nonswarming characteristics.
§5-56. Nuisance.
The keeping by any person of bee colonies in the City not in strict compliance with this
section is prohibited. Any bee colony not residing in a hive structure intended for beekeeping, or
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any swarm of bees, or any colony residing in a standard or homemade hive, which, by virtue of
its condition, has obviously been abandoned by the beekeeper, is deemed a hazard to the health
and welfare of the community, is unlawful, and may be removed from the City or turned over to
a beekeeper by the Animal Control Authority or their designee.
§5-57. Penalty for Violations.
Any person upon whom a duty is placed by the provisions of this Article who shall fail,
neglect, or refuse to perform such duty, or who shall violate any of the provisions of this Article,
shall be fined pursuant to §1-7 of this Code and be subject to the provisions of §5-46 Nuisance
Owner of this Code. Each day that a violation of any section of this chapter continues shall
constitute a separate and distinct offense and shall be punishable as such. The penalties herein
provided shall be cumulative with and in addition to any penalty or forfeiture elsewhere in this
chapter provided.
SECTION 2. Any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: April 28, 2015.
____________________________________
Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
________________________________
RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 16, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
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City of Grand Island
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Study Session
Item -2
Discussion Regarding Amending Chapter 29 of the City Code to
Add Certified Food Manager Permits
Staff Contact: Stacy Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
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Council Agenda Memo
From:Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Meeting:April 21, 2015
Subject:Amending Chapter 29 to add Certified Food Manager
Permits
Item #’s:2
Presenter(s):Stacy R. Nonhof, Assistant City Attorney
Background
Periodically the Central District Health Department reviews the Nebraska Pure Food Act
and any changes made to the Act. A new requirement for a Certified Food Manager is
being requested by the Central District Health Department.
Discussion
Two new definitions are being added to Chapter 29 of City Code. They are Potentially
Hazardous Food and State Fair Permit. Seven new sections are also being added to
Chapter 29 regarding a Certified Food Manager and the permitting process, requirements
and regulations for a Certified Food Manager. These provisions specify that any food
establishment that serves potentially hazardous foods are required to have at least one
certified food manager in a supervisory position. A Certified Food Manager has to show
that they have completed an ANSI accredited food manager training course before a
permit will be issued to them. These permits must be displayed in the establishment. Any
employee that prepares and handles potentially hazardous food will have to show that
they have successfully completed a food handler safety course that is approved by the
Central District Health Department within 14 days of being hired by the establishment.
The purpose of these changes is to ensure the safety of the public that eats food at an
establishment that serves potentially hazardous food.
Conclusion
This item is presented to the City Council in a Study Session to allow for any questions to
be answered and to create a greater understanding of the issue at hand.
It is the intent of City Administration to bring this issue to a future council meeting.
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LEGAL
Food Handler Permits - Definitions
Potentially Hazardous Food – A food that requires
time/temperature control for safety to limit
pathogenic microorganism, growth or toxic
formation.
State Fair Permit – A facility that is operating as a
food establishment on the grounds of the Nebraska
State Fair during the time frame of the Nebraska State
Fair.
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Certified Food Manager
Applies to all licensed food establishments that serve
potentially hazardous food.
Each facility must have at least 1 Certified Food
Manager in a supervisory position.
Exempts establishments are:
Facilities holding a drink permit only
Limited food service operations – Places that serve or otherwise
provide only snack items or commercially prepared and wrapped foods
that require little or no preparation
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Certified Food Manager Continued
Retail Food Facilities – Any store, location or place of business
occupied or used for the sale at retail to the public of groceries, fruits,
vegetables, materials for human consumption or articles ordinarily and
commonly sold from a grocery, fruit or vegetable store or stand not
coming within the definition of the term “restaurant,” the term “milk,’
the term “frozen dessert,” or the term “meat.”
Temporary Food Establishments – A food establishment that operates
for a period of no more than three (3) consecutive days in conjunction
with a single event or celebration.
Facilities with a State Fair Permit
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Certified Food Manager Cont’d
Certified Food Managers must successfully complete
an ANSI accredited food manager training course
prior to making the application.
These permits are valid for 3 years and non-
transferable.
Managers may not act as a Certified Food Manager in
more than one establishment or location at the same
time.
Permits must be on display.
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LEGAL
Certified Food Handlers
Applies to all employees of a permitted food establishment that handles
potentially hazardous food.
Applicants must complete a food handler safety course approved by the
Health Department within 14 days of being hired by the establishment.
Courses will by done either online with the cooperation of UNL or in
person at the Central District Health Department.
Establishments that are exempt from having a Certified Food Manager are
also exempt from this requirement.
This does not apply to volunteer servers.
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ORDINANCE NO.
An ordinance to amend Chapter 296 of Grand Island City Code; to amend Section
29-2; and to add Sections 29-20 thru 29-26; to clarify and/or make general corrections to various
code sections, to repeal any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith; and to provide
for publication and the effective date of this ordinance.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND
ISLAND, NEBRASKA:
SECTION 1. Section 29-2; and Sections 29-20 thru 29-26 of the Grand Island City Code
is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 29 RESTAURANTS AND FOOD SERVICE
§29-2. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
ANSI. American National Standards Institute.
Bakery. An establishment whose primary operation is the manufacture and sale of baked
goods, i.e. donuts, cakes, and breads.
Cafeteria. A self-service establishment with little to no table service in an education
institution.
Caterer. A person who transports ready to eat food from a permitted food service
establishment to another location or building for service on a per event basis for hire, and does
not include a temporary food service event.
Commissary. A food establishment where food, food containers, or food supplies are
kept, handled, prepared, packaged, or stored for use in mobile food units, pushcarts, or vending
machines.
Food Establishment. An operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or
otherwise provides food for human consumption. The term does not include:
(1) An establishment or vending machine operation that offers only prepackaged soft
drinks, carbonated or noncarbonated, that do not contain a primary dairy product or dairy
ingredient base or that contain less than fifteen percent natural fruit or vegetable juice;
candy; chewing gum; potato or corn chips; pretzels; cheese puffs and curls; crackers;
popped popcorn; nuts and edible seeds; and cookies, cake, pies, and other pastries, that
are not potentially hazardous.
(2) A produce stand that only offers whole, uncut fruits and vegetables.
(3) A food processing plant.
(4) A salvage operation.
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(5) A private home where food is prepared or served for personal use, a small day
care in the home, or a hunting lodge, guest ranch, or other operation where no more than
ten paying guests eat meals in the home.
(6) A private home or other area where food that is not potentially hazardous is
prepared: (a) for sale or service at a function as a religious, charitable, or fraternal
organization's bake sale or similar function; or (b) for sale directly to the consumer at a
farmers market if the consumer is informed by a clearly visible placard at the sale
location that the food was prepared in a kitchen that is not subject to regulation and
inspection by the regulatory authority.
(7) The location where food prepared by a caterer is served so long as the caterer only
minimally handles the food at the serving location.
(8) A pharmacy as defined in Neb. Rev. Stat. §71-425 if the pharmacy only sells
prepackaged pharmaceutical, medicinal, or health supplement foods that are not
potentially hazardous or foods described in subsection (1) of this section.
Food Processing Plant. A commercial operation that manufactures, packages, labels, or
stores food for human consumption and does not provide food directly to the consumer.
Licensed Beverage Establishment. An establishment that serves alcoholic beverages and
may or may not provide limited food service, e.g. frozen prepackaged sandwiches, frozen pizza,
hot dogs, popcorn. Any item not requiring preparation on site.
Limited Food Service Establishment. An establishment that serves or otherwise provides
only snack items or commercially prepared and wrapped foods that require little or no
preparation.
Mobile Food Unit or Pushcart. A vehicle mounted food establishment designed to be
readily movable that returns to a commissary daily for clean-up and service, unless self-
contained.
Nonprofit Organization. An organization holding a certificate of federal tax exemption
under Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code or an organization that conducts its major
activities for charitable or community betterment purposes.
Potentially Hazardous food. A food that requires time/temperature control for safety to
limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxic formation.
Retail Food Store. Any store, location or place of business occupied or used for the sale
at retail to the public of groceries, fruits, vegetables, materials for human consumption or articles
ordinarily and commonly sold from a grocery, fruit or vegetable store or stand not coming within
the definition of the term “restaurant,” the term “milk,” the term “frozen dessert,” or the term
“meat.”
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Seasonal Food Service. The act of selling or offering for sale food items on a seasonal
basis, for a period of six months or less, at a concession stand, hot dog stand, ice cream truck,
etc.
Separate Facility: Additional facility types operating within the scope of a permitted
establishment.
State Fair Permit: A facility that is operating as a food establishment on the grounds of
the Nebraska State Fair during the time frame of the Nebraska State Fair.
Temporary Food Establishment. A food establishment that operates for a period of no
more than three (3) consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.
§29-20. Certified Food Manager
All licensed food establishments that serve potentially hazardous food are required to
have at least one (1) certified food manager per facility who shall be in a supervisory position. A
certified food manager shall be present a majority of the time during operating hours.
Establishments that are exempt from having a certified food safety manager include:
(1)Facilities holding a drink only permit.
(2)Limited food service operations.
(3)Retail food facilities.
(4)Temporary food establishments.
(5)Facilities with a State Fair permit.
§29-21. Certified Food Manager Permit; Application and Requirements
An application for a food manager permit shall be submitted to the Health Department on
a form provided by the Department. Each application shall include:
(1)The applicant’s full name, date of birth, current mailing address, and telephone;
(2)The signature of the applicant;
(3)Verification of successfully completing an ANSI accredited food manager training
course;
(4)Appropriate application fee as adopted by the board of health.
(5)Such other pertinent information as requested on form.
§29-22. Certified Food Manager Permit; Issuance
The Health Department shall review the application, and based on requirements in Grand
Island City code 29-21, issue or deny the permit within a reasonable time not to exceed 30 days.
§29-23. Certified Food Manager Permit; Term
A food manager permit shall be valid for 3 years after the date of issuance.
§29-24. Certification Non-Transferable
A food manager certificate is not transferable from one (1) person to another person. A
certified manager may not act in said capacity for more than one (1) establishment or location at
the same time.
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§29-25. Proof of Certification
Each certified food manager shall display the certificate in a prominent location in the
establishment.
§29-26. Certified Food Handler
All employees of a permitted food establishment that prepare and handle potentially
hazardous food shall have successfully completed a food handler safety course approved by the
Central District Health Department within 14 calendar days of hire. Establishments that are
exempt from having a certified food handler include:
(1)Facilities holding a drink only permit.
(2)Limited food service operations.
(3)Retail food facilities.
(4)Temporary food establishments.
(5)Facilities with a State Fair permit.
SECTION 2. Any ordinance or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be, and
hereby are, repealed.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in force and take effect from and after its
passage and publication, within fifteen days in one issue of the Grand Island Independent as
provided by law.
Enacted: April 28, 2015.
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Jeremy Jensen, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form ¤ ___________
April 16, 2015 ¤ City Attorney
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